Harold Holappa
About Harold Holappa
Harold S. Holappa, II Education and Expertise
Harold S. Holappa, II earned his MBA from the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration in 1990. He completed his undergraduate studies at Colgate University in 1986, earning a BA, magna cum laude, in Mathematical Economics. His academic background provided a strong foundation for his career in financial services and derivatives markets.
Harold S. Holappa, II Managing Director Role
Harold S. Holappa, II holds the title of Managing Director, a role that involves high-level oversight and strategic decision-making within the organization. This position leverages his extensive experience in structuring and managing complex financial transactions and products.
Harold S. Holappa, II Career at TD Securities
At TD Securities, Harold S. Holappa, II served as Managing Director and Global Head of Structuring. He was instrumental in creating, closing, and distributing approximately $10 billion of synthetic CDOs. Among his key achievements were the TORUS and TORUS HY transactions, which were landmark deals in the credit derivatives market. He also played a pivotal role in integrating a cash CDO origination and distribution business into TD’s derivatives trading infrastructure.
Harold S. Holappa, II Contributions to CIBC's Financial Products Group
From 1995 to 1997, Harold S. Holappa, II was a Director in CIBC’s Financial Products Group in New York. He was recruited specifically to establish a credit derivatives business, further solidifying his reputation as a key player in the financial derivatives field.
Harold S. Holappa, II Experience at Bankers Trust
Harold S. Holappa, II spent almost seven years at Bankers Trust in New York, where he played a foundational role in the world's first Credit Derivatives Group. During his tenure, he also held responsibilities in Loan Syndications, High Yield Capital Markets, CDOs, and Private Equity, building considerable expertise across various financial domains.